With the passing of actress Teri Garr last week, I had a few people suggest that I should write a post about her appearance on M*A*S*H. Garr guest starred in the episode “The Sniper” (02×10) as a nurse who was a love interest of Hawkeye. Scenes from “The Sniper” episode later appear in the M*A*S*HContinue reading “Script Spotlight 38: “The Sniper””
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The M*A*S*H Historian 3rd Anniversary
It is hard to believe that another year has gone by, and I am starting my fourth year of The M*A*S*H Historian. It feels like I just finished the second Anniversary post. The last year has been steady and productive as I have worked on some projects behind the scenes, and I engaged with theContinue reading “The M*A*S*H Historian 3rd Anniversary”
MishM*A*S*H 37: M*A*S*H Halloween Costume
In the spirit of Halloween this week, I thought it was appropriate to find something Halloween related. Despite mostly collecting items from the production of M*A*S*H, I do have some licensed products that were produced and sold during the show’s original run. In 1981, the costume company Ben Cooper released a M*A*S*H themed Halloween costumeContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 37: M*A*S*H Halloween Costume”
From the M*A*S*H Library 37: “Make Your Own Rules”
What is it? Rogers, Wayne with Josh Young. Make Your Own Rules: A Renegade Guide to Unconventional Success. New York: American Management Association, 2011. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Wayne Rogers is well known for his role of “Trapper John” McIntyre during the first three seasons of M*A*S*H, but he is probably less known by fans forContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 37: “Make Your Own Rules””
Press Pass 37: Loretta Swit in “Cagney & Lacey” Movie
Casting can make or break a series, and I believe that Loretta Swit was perfectly cast as Major Margaret Houlihan in M*A*S*H. Sally Kellerman portrayed Margaret in the Robert Altman film, but on television, it would be hard to imagine someone other than Swit in that role. In 1981, however, the creators of M*A*S*H wereContinue reading “Press Pass 37: Loretta Swit in “Cagney & Lacey” Movie”
Script Spotlight 37: “Mail Call”
I believe that one of the best seasons of M*A*S*H is season two, and for this month’s Script Spotlight, I wanted to spend some time with an episode from that season. I chose “Mail Call” (02×23) because it highlights some of the best comedy that the series had to offer. Even the more dramatic scenesContinue reading “Script Spotlight 37: “Mail Call””
M*A*S*H-ish 12: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
In addition to M*A*S*H, another fandom I have followed since I was a kid is Charles Shultz’s Peanuts comic strip, tv specials, and products. I have always liked the characters and the serialization of the comic strip itself. In 1967, a new Off-Broadway musical debuted titled You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical followsContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 12: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown””
MishM*A*S*H 36: View-Master Disk Set
Long before smartphones and Google, it was not uncommon for people to purchase photo books, post cards, or even slides of locations from around the world. Tourist photos were popular with the invention of photography, but with the invention of stereo photography in the mid-19th century, the stereoscope became a popular way to view 3DContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 36: View-Master Disk Set”
From the M*A*S*H Library 36: “M*A*S*H FAQ”
What is it? Sherman, Dale. MASH FAQ: Everything Left to Know about the Best Care Anywhere. Milwaukee: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2016. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? There are a lot of books about M*A*S*H, and most of them mention the original novel, the Robert Altman film, and the show’s spin-offs, but will spend the bulk ofContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 36: “M*A*S*H FAQ””
Press Pass 36: “Cameras Rolling on Eleventh M*A*S*H Season”
As I mentioned last week, September is when all the new network shows began airing in the early 1980s. Each network would publicize their fall lineup and highlight the new and returning shows. For new episodes to be ready to air in September, production for a new season typically began in July. However, in SeptemberContinue reading “Press Pass 36: “Cameras Rolling on Eleventh M*A*S*H Season””
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